- Climate-related risks: rising sea water levels, increased frequency of tropical cyclones, reputational risks tied to changing customer perceptions, and regulatory changes
- Occupational health and safety incident resulting in employee fatality
Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Company Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Company Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 4.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 776.45 tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
5.4K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
27.8K m3/year
2023
Energy Use
20.4M kWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 4.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 776.45 tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 3.1K tonnes CO2e |
| 2020 | 5.5K tonnes CO2e |
| 2019 | 6.4K tCO2e |
| 2016 | 7.3K tonnes CO2e |
| 2015 | 6.7K tonnes of CO2 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a local procurement rate of 85% for the 8th consecutive year, exceeding 80%
- Reduced sulphur content in diesel for dangerous goods vehicular ferries to 0.001% since January 2020
- Installed rooftop solar panels, wall-mounted solar lights, and a solar system on two floating pontoons at the shipyard
- Successfully substituted 13 generators and 10 engines on board with environmentally friendly alternatives
- Installed an electric vehicle charging system
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce electricity consumption by 30% against 2021 baseline by 2030
- Reduce GHG emissions by 30% against 2021 baseline by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEmployee Well-beingOccupational Health and SafetySupply Chain ManagementCommunity InvestmentAnti-corruptionCorporate Governance